CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2006 Nissan Altima has a trend of engine & transmission problems.
Excessive oil consumption is the main problem reported by owners. Nissan did a recall back in 2006 for oil consumption due to bad piston rings, but many owners report to us that the recall didn't fix the problem. The dealer only had to check the oil consumption rate. Typically 1 qt per 1,000 miles is "acceptable" per OEM standards ... that's a lot of oil!
The 2006 Altima also has a defect trend of CVT transmission failure showing up around the 100,000 mile mark.
It's an expensive repair at over $2,000 average repair cost. For more information see Nissan Altima CVT defect info on NissanProblems.com.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,764 miles
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The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact was driving was approximately 2 mph into a parking lot. An opposing vehicle crashed into the front passenger door. The driver side seat belt system housing assembly broke. Suddenly, the driver was ejected into the front passenger side windshield. The driver sustained bruises and a small cut to the face; a bump to the forehead area. The police and ambulance were called to the scene. The front passenger side occupant was transported to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The failure mileage was 75,558. There are photographs available upon request.
Purchased in Nov 06, Nissan Altima 2006 special edition. Supplemental air bag warning light came on 6/3/09 and has been flashing ever since. Have made an app at the Nissan dealer to see if that's covered under warranty.
My wife was in a mva on 05/08/09. Her 2006 Nissan Altima was in a crash at approx. 30 mph. It has $7800 plus in damage. It was a front end crash. The airbag did not deploy. She was thrown into the windshield & has suffered a concussion, doctors say maybe tba, bruised chest, abdomen, facial bruising, and major knee injuries. Her seatbelt also did not hold. The car had never been involved in any accidents.
- Searcy , AR, USA
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